I got my Alpine a couple of months ago, a SV, and when I got it, I knew the
clutch cylinders needed repair. The clutch arm did not move when you used
the pedal. The hydraulic fluid was just like mud, color, chunks and
everything. I finally got around to removing the slave cylinder and I'm
ready to put a new one on, but before I do, I want to make sure this is the
only thing wrong with the clutch mechanism. (I am replacing the primary
cylinder and line between them also.) I tried moving the clutch arm using a
small wrench and the arm wouldn't move. I'd hate to reassemble only to find
out the clutch still won't work. Question is: should I be able to move the
clutch arm by hand or is that too hard to do? If I am supposed to be able
to move it, is there any reason why I can't? (No jokes about arm strength,
please.)
My original idea is to get this running decently for about a year and then
start a restoration. Now, I'm actually thinking of continuing to take it
apart and start the restoration now. Any thoughts on either method?
Thanks for any replies.
Patrick
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